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Treble flute in E-flat (Boehm system)
W. T. Armstrong Co., Inc. (American, 1931–after 1950)
1970
Object Place: Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Medium/Technique
gold plated nickel silver
Dimensions
Length 57.4 cm (22 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dale Higbee
Accession Number1986.798
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn E-flat. Cylindrical bore. Gold-plated nickel silver body and keys; gold- plated silver head. Made in three parts: headjoint, bodyjoint, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Boehm system with open g-sharp' key. Plastic hard- shell case with blue velvet lining. Metal cleaning rod.
InscriptionsEngraved on headjoint: SILVER HEAD; engraved on bodyjoint: ARMSTRONG / ELKHART; stamped on reverse of bodyjoint: R8476
Provenance1970, sold by the maker to Dale Higbee, Salisbury, North Carolina; 1986, gift of Higbee to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 17, 1986)